Controls HSX | ESX

Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen and Alfing Montagetechnik develop flexible manufacturing systems and supplies components and systems for assembly technology. We support our customers from the start of concept definition all the way through to the finished system. One partner – from planning to actualization.

Montagetechnik

Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen and Alfing Montagetechnik develop flexible manufacturing systems and supplies components and systems for assembly technology. We support our customers from the start of concept definition all the way through to the finished system. One partner – from planning to actualization.

The SMX400 takes over the function of the master control with multi-channel screw systems. Up to 64 SMX100 controls can be connected.

Our Newest Generation Of Controls: SMX100, SMX300, SMX400

While developing our newest generation of controls for HSX handheld tools and ESX fixture nutrunners, the AMT developers follows a radical, new approach. Instead of simply further developing existing controls, completely new control software was developed based on a completely new hardware platform. The following development goals were in focus:

Use of a new, powerful hardware platform

Direct communication of the control with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets

Simple operation of the control software

Energy efficiency, this means clear savings in energy compared to the previous systems

Communication with Mobile Devices

No matter when, no matter where - our new control generation allows for the greatest possible freedom and can be operated at any given time from any given location. The access to the control is carried out through a network connection and a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone.

Programming, error diagnosis, maintenance- each action is now possible independent of the location and time. If, for example, the maintenance staff receives an error notification by email, they can directly access the control through their mobile device. This operation saves time. And of course money.

Energy-Efficient Control Hardware

The heart of the control is the powerful, energy-saving low-power processor. The other new items that decrease energy consumption during production include low-loss power amplifiers as well as individual control components in standby mode.

No Special Programming Software Needed

In the future, it will no longer be necessary to install special software on a PC or a mobile device to make settings or program the controller. Instead, we integrated a web server in our controller. Updates and compatibility problems are now a thing of the past. The control hardware already contains the required programming software.

The only thing that our customers need in the future is a web browser - the user interface of the controller will be displayed on any device. Whether PC or smartphone - the illustration will be adjusted to the display of the end device being used.

Simple Operation - New Programming Tools

A multitude of development and design work was placed in the new operating interfaces - for the easiest possible handling. It is characteristic for the three newly designed programming tools:

The Library contains variety of premade torque algorithms from which the user can select the suitable program and use without further settings. New programs are created with the help of an Assistant. In just a few steps, the assistant guides the user through the program creation. The fastening program is then automatically created and set.

The graphic programming interface is ideal for very demanding tasks. Symbols are used here that the user drags to the desktop and puts together into a fastening process. Even complex programs can be created in a very clear and comprehensible manner through this.

Quality Increase in ALFING fine boring spindles...

With this state-of-the-art and extremely precise machine from the company Studer, internal and external grinding enters a new dimension. For example, roundness values and cylinder forms of our rotation parts of < 1 µm can be reached process-safely.